Description

Select 1890-CC Half EagleVariety 1-A, the Only Die Pair

1890-CC $5 MS63 PCGS. Variety 1-A. The Carson City Mint
produced 53,800 half eagles in 1890, all from a single documented
die pair. The mintage was sufficient that any collector has an
opportunity to acquire an example, but it was low enough that high
grade pieces remain elusive. This Select Mint State specimen
displays brilliant lemon-yellow surfaces with frosty luster and
minimal marks. A few splashes of honey-gold are noted on each side.
Population: 33 in 63, 29 finer (1/13).(Registry
values: P2) (NGC ID# 25Y3, PCGS# 8376)